Tumor Tissue Solutions.
Your Surgery or Fluid Drain Can Advance Cancer Research
By contributing your tumor tissue through a surgery, biopsy, or fluid drain you make it possible for researchers to make faster progress on critical cancer research.​ Tissue and medical data shared by patient help scientists identify cancer’s key points of vulnerability and accelerate drug development.​ The future in cancer treatment lies in making treatments specific to patients. To get there, patients and researchers need to join forces in understanding the disease.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What type of cancer tissue or fluid can I donate? A: We accept all types of cancer tissue and fluid. We encourage individuals to donate any tissue or fluid from their biopsy or surgery to help advance cancer research.
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Q: Who can donate? A: Anyone who has a tumor larger than 3 cm cube (about a golf ball), or more than 200ml of fluid.
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Q: What’s in it for me? A: Donating your tissue or fluids for use in research will greatly assist scientists who are trying to find out more about diseases and how to treat them. Your samples could help to improve current treatments and develop new treatments to treat or even cure some diseases. Your donation of human tissue can also help to reduce the number of animals used in research.
Q: How is the donated tissue or fluid used? A: The donated tissue or fluid is shared with top biotech and pharma companies that use it for research and drug development. This research can help improve cancer treatment options and potentially save lives.
Q: Is my personal information kept confidential? A: Yes, all personal information is kept confidential and is not shared with any third parties. We follow strict privacy policies to ensure the confidentiality of all donor information.
Q: Do I need to pay anything to donate my tissue or fluid? A: No, there is no cost to donate your tissue or fluid. We cover all costs associated with the donation process, including shipping and handling.
Q: Can I specify how my donated tissue or fluid is used? A: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate specific requests for how donated tissue or fluid is used. However, we assure you that all donations are used for cancer research purposes only.
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Q: Can I still donate if I've undergone chemotherapy or radiation treatment? A: Yes, you can still donate tissue or fluid even if you've undergone chemotherapy or radiation treatment. Yes, the quality and suitability of the donated tissue or fluid may be affected by previous treatments, but this is ok for research.
Q: Is there a limit to how many times I can donate? A: There is no limit to the number of times you can donate tissue or fluid, as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for each donation.
Q: How do I donate my tissue or fluid? A: You can contact www.storemytumor.com to learn more about the donation process and eligibility requirements. They will provide you with instructions on how to pack and send your tissue or fluid.
Q: Is there an age limit for tissue or fluid donation? A: Generally, there is no age limit for tissue or fluid donation. However, individuals under the age of 18 may require parental consent to donate.
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Q: Will I receive any compensation for donating my tissue or fluid? A: No, we do not provide any compensation for tissue or fluid donation. However, many individuals find satisfaction in knowing that their donation may help advance cancer research.
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Q: Will I receive any results or feedback on how my donated tissue or fluid was used? A: Due to privacy concerns, we cannot provide individual results or feedback on how donated tissue or fluid was used. However, we do provide general updates on the research studies and drug development programs that use our donated samples.
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Q: What happens to donated tissue or fluid that is not used for research? A: Donated tissue or fluid that is not used for research may be discarded or stored for future research studies. We follow strict guidelines for the storage and disposal of unused samples.
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Q: Can I change my mind and get access to my specimen for personalized medicine after donating it? A: Yes, if the specimen has not been dispensed for research, we can arrange for a part to be dedicated to you. There is also the option to donate half the tumor, and bank the rest for personal use in which case you will have to pay StoreMyTumor a reduced processing and storage fee.